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Heart repair breakthroughs replace surgeon's knife
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Have a heart problem? If it's fixable, there's a good chance it can be done without surgery, using tiny tools and devices that are pushed through tubes into blood vessels. Heart care is in the midst of a transformation. Many...
Tags: Boston Scientific Corporation, Heart Problems, Stanford University, Stroke, High Blood Pressure
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Heart disease often missed in women
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, but many don't recognize the warning signs. They may ignore the symptoms or mistake them for more benign ailments. Dr. Shannon J. Winakur, medical director of the Women's Heart Center at Saint Agnes Hospital,...
Tags: Symptoms, Heart Problems, Stroke, Health and Medical Professionals, Diabetes
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FDA warns heart patients of risk from a second antibiotic
This post has been corrected. See note at the bottom for details.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday warned that the widely prescribed antibiotic azithromycin -- marketed as Zithromax and Zmax -- may cause potentially fatal changes in the heart rhythm of people who are taking medications to treat...Tags: Ciprofloxacin (drug), Chlamydia , Pneumonia, Azithromycin (drug), Drugs and Medicines
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Linden herb can lower blood pressure, help you sleep
Dear Pharmacist: At one of your lectures, I heard you say you drink linden tea at night. What is it, and why is it something you like? — L.P., Jacksonville Dear L.P.: Linden herb is chock-full of antioxidants and ingredients that impact your...Tags: Asthma, Chemical Industry, Flu, Drugs and Medicines, COPD
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Md. regent said to have used controversial therapy for autism
Two years after a Maryland doctor lost his medical license for using a controversial treatment for autistic patients, the state Board of Physicians has suspended his business partner for allegedly writing the same dangerous prescription for several...
Tags: Social Sciences, Rockville (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), Skype, Joint Ventures, Behavioral Conditions
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Chicago energy drink ban: Much buzz, no action
Clout StreetThe perceived dangers to children posed by often-sugary, much-caffeinated energy drinks resulted in much talk but no action Tuesday during a City Council committee hearing. Ald. Edward Burke, 14th, has proposed banning drinks with at least 180 milligrams...Tags: Michael Madigan, Energy Drinks, Coca-Cola Co., Rahm Emanuel, Lobbying
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The heart in pregnancy
Jamie Feld followed all the pre-pregnancy advice, had a checkup before conceiving and was told she was fit and healthy to carry her first baby. Throughout her pregnancy, the Northbrook resident kept up with all prenatal appointments, and all seemed well...
Tags: Symptoms, Heart Problems, Fainting, Chest Pains, Health and Medical Professionals
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Orland battalion chief helps save heart attack victim
It was a case of the right time at the right place when a fire official watching his son play basketball at the Orland Park Sportsplex was on hand when a 32-year-old man suffered a heart attack at the facility. Battalion Chief Nick Cinquepalmi with...
Tags: Fires, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Police Arrests, Heart Attack
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Pro golfer goes from fearing for his life to winner's circle
Incredible things happened in the world of pro golf in 2012. --Bubba Watson won the Masters with a shot on the second playoff hole that only a magician or a contortionist could pull off. --Brendt Snedeker won $11.13 million in one day by taking the...Tags: Coccidioidomycosis , Masters Tournament, Amusement and Theme Parks, Anxiety, Ernie Els
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Inspire Health Issue Tips
Side Plank With Stretch This exercise recruits nearly all of your core muscles while working on balance and flexibility. For Beginners: Bend your supporting arm so that you are resting on your forearm. Hold position for 15-30 seconds. As you progress,...
Tags: Weight Loss, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Weight
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CT.com's Best Albums of 2012
Is it us or was 2012 the year of streaming music? It seems like most everyone we know is now listening to music — new music, old music, super-obscure music, pop bubble gum, the latest releases, old-school hip-hop, brutal metal, avant classical,...
Tags: Grunge (genre), Poetry, New Products, Epic (movie), Bob Dylan
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Frat members charged in hazing begin surrendering to police
Chicago TribuneWhile members of a fraternity began surrendering to police throughout the region Tuesday, Northern Illinois University officials said more than 30 men and women at the school also face disciplinary sanctions in the death of a freshman pledge. As of 5 p....Tags: DeKalb, Health and Safety at School, Crimes, Colleges and Universities, Teaching and Learning
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